President Bola Tinubu has described Nigerian Para Athletes as the true epitome of the enduring Nigerian fighting spirit, which is responsible for Nigeria’s continuous success story at the global stage.
The President gave the remarks on Saturday when he officially declared open the 3rd National Para Games holding at the Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja.
Represented by the Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Mallam Shehu Dikko, the President commended the Para Athletes for their determination and resilience despite their challenges, calling them Nigeria’s true sporting heroes.
“You guys hold a special place in my heart for all you have achieved for Nigeria at international competitions. Oftentimes, you guys go beyond limitations and obvious challenges to bring back laurels to this country, either at the African Games, Commonwealth Games or the Olympic Games.
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“I want to assure all of you that this administration under the Renewed Hope mandate will continue to prioritise the welfare and growth of Para sports like never before, so that you all will be proud to continue to do what you are doing and represent your fatherland with dignity and Pride.
“I welcome you all to this 3rd National Para Games in Abuja, and be rest assured that the National Sports Commission has put every modality in place to make this competition a very successful and memorable one for you all, the President said.
Dikko and the Director General of the NSC, Bukola Olopade, charged the Para Athletes to stay disciplined and maintain the spirit of sportsmanship.
According to Dikko, the competition was put together in line with the Renewed Hope Initiative for the Nigerian Sports Economy (the RHINSE agenda), so that Nigerian athletes are not devoid of regular competitions domestically.
Olopade maintained and assured that the Commission, through its department of grassroots and para sports, will continue to initiate ideas that will improve the standard and quality of Para sports in the country.
A total of 2,597 Para athletes are taking part in the competition from 31 states, including the FCT in 15 Para sports, including Para Athletics, Para Cycling, Para Karate, Para Taekwondo, Para Powerlifting, Para Badminton and Para Table Tennis.
Others are Amputee football, Para Volleyball, Para Swimming, Wheelchair Basketball, Wheelchair Tennis, Para Shooting, Para Canoeing and Para Soccer.
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